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Maybe you’ve talked about it, or even tried your own dine-around on the Walt Disney World Resort monorail with stops for cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert along the way. Now you can sit back and let us take care of the travel plans, making it easier than ever to experience this culinary journey around some of our favorite Disney resorts. The new Highway in the Sky Dine-Around gives guests priority boarding on the monorail for an unparalleled dining journey around the circuit between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. You’ll start the journey by checking in at The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort then board the monorail to be whisked off to Disney’s Polynesian Resort to celebrate the spirit of the South Pacific with island-inspired sips and appetizers. Hop back on the monorail and head to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, stepping into the elegant hotel to enjoy a sumptuous wine dinner at award-winning Cítricos. After dinner, sip sparkling wine and sample artisanal cheese in the lavish lobby. Then head back to the monorail for a final stop at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for dessert, cordials and coffee on a private patio with the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks over Cinderella Castle as your backdrop. Highway in the Sky Dine-Around is offered Tuesday, Friday and Sunday beginning Dec. 2. Reservations open Nov. 29. (No dine-around between Dec. 18 and Jan. 3). Cost is $150 plus tax and gratuity. Valet parking is included. For reservations, 407-WDW-DINE. View the full article

Have you had the chance to see one or all of the phenomenal gingerbread displays at some of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels yet? If you have, then you know how spectacular it is to see a life-size gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or the whimsical Mary Blair-inspired “Frozen” display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Take our quiz to see how much you know about these amazing gingerbread creations! .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525{ background-color:#f0f8fb; color:#565656; border-color:#dce4e7; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525 .quiz-section h1{ color:#8bb428; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525 .quiz-title{ color:#10628b; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525 .quiz-header-image{ text-align:right; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525 .quiz-section{ border-color:#ffffff; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525 .quiz-details, .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525 .quiz-results, .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525 .quiz-embed{ border-color:#dce4e7; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-181525 .quiz-result{ background-color:#dce4e7; } QUIZ: Gingerbread Displays How many hidden Olafs are there in the Gingerbread Holiday Castle at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? 16 Hidden Olafs 18 Hidden Olafs 21 Hidden Olafs How many pounds of honey were used to build the life-size gingerbread house in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa? 920 Pounds 1,050 Pounds 1,125 Pounds How many pounds of icing were used to create the United States Capitol Building in the American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot? 11 Pounds 17 Pounds 20 Pounds How many Hidden Mickeys can you look for in the Holiday Carousel is back at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts? 12 Hidden Mickeys 17 Hidden Mickeys 19 Hidden Mickeys Embed Quiz on Your Website Embed Code <div class="wp-quiz" data-quiz-id="181525" data-site-url="https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog"></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-quizzes/js/embed.js"></script>Copy and paste above embed code where you would like the quiz to appear on your website. View the full article

Holidays Around the World at Epcot is a celebration of the Season as it is recognized around the globe! Holidays Around the World Holiday traditions from various cultures are expressed through decorations, stories, music and food, while additional events include the nightly Candlelight Processional and a holiday version of the evening spectacular IllumiNations — Reflections of Earth. Epcot’s Candlelight Processional As in years past, this special event will run through December 30th. What’s different this year, though, is the addition of new and enhanced Marketplace Booths serving up tastes of the season…not unlike another festival that’s near and dear to our hearts — the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. (Yep — I keep saying they’ll eventually make the festival a year-round thing; and they’re getting closer and closer… .) Wanna see all the food? Visit our Holidays Around the World Page for pictures of every food item, PLUS prices and menus! American Holiday Table Booth Well… almost. The similarities to the Food and Wine Festival are probably obvious — additional food kiosks are set up around World Showcase serving food and drinks themed to the booth (though there are only seven in comparison to the Festival’s thirty-plus). However — now pay attentch!! — there is a pretty significant difference at this particular event. The Food and Wine Festival booths are known for serving tapas-sized dishes ranging from about $3.00 – $7.00. As it turns out, the booths for Holidays Around the World are serving portions that in many cases are closer to full meals (and by full meals, we mean you can barely hold the dish it comes in ’cause it’s so full!) — and you’ll see that reflected in the prices (though there are still snack-sized items as well — mostly in the form of desserts — in case you’d rather snack your way around). Whew. That’s a lot of parentheses. American Holiday Table Menu In general, though, the focus here — for the sake of both your tummy and your wallet — might be more on selecting an item or two that you’d really like to try (perhaps even in place of a Counter Service meal) instead of sampling several as you might at the Food and Wine Festival if you decide on trying the headliner items. THAT’S why we’ve tried ALL of them for you! (Now, for those of you who don’t have time to read and just want to see the food…) Be sure to visit our Holidays Around the World Page for pictures of every food item, PLUS prices and menus! But in the meantime, you can check out our favorite item (or two!) at each booth! Hold onto your Santa Hats, because even though there are just a few booths, there’s LOTS of great stuff. And we’ve just GOTTA start with… Alpine Haus You’ll find Alpine Haus tucked between the Morocco and France Pavilions. And it’s important to know where it is, because otherwise you might miss this enormous bowl of CHEESE FONDUE! Cheese Fondue And you do NOT want to miss the Cheese Fondue! OR the bread bowl it’s served in. OR the way it even makes the steamed veggies that come with it taste downright fantastic. (By the way, those veggies are carrots, potatoes, and zucchini, mostly.) Cheese Fondue The Duck Confit (who doesn’t love meat cooked in its own fat?!?) served with dumplings and roasted Brussels sprouts (Wha?!? So good!) with a fig reduction also impresses with its terrific flavor and tenderness. The thing I didn’t love about this one was the somewhat gummy dumplings. But stick to the duck and the sprouts and yummo! Duck Confit They’re also serving a truly decadent, rich dark chocolate Sachertorte as well as a spiked Chocolate Apple Shake (you can see pics of all these items here). So Alpine Haus is really a booth full of winners, but I think you can see why we just had to hand it to the Cheese Fondue at the top of the list. Ohmigosh, so good! American Holiday Table Stop by American Holiday Table to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with (almost!) all the trimmings! Slow-Roasted Turkey This dish of Slow-Roasted Turkey served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce probably gives you a better idea of what we mean about the portion size for this event. Seriously, this dish is HUGE. (And, honestly, the second time we got it, it was even bigger!!!) The turkey was very well-prepared; not dry at all. And the gravy accompanying the whole thing was nicely seasoned (we preferred this dish to the Pork Tenderloin that’s also served here). Served up near Santa’s Village in the American Adventure Pavilion, everything about this says “Happy Holidays.” That’s even MORE true when you pair it with this terrific find: the Shipyard Eggnog White Porter Aged on Bourbon. Shipyard Eggnog White Porter Oh, my. This Epcot exclusive (Yep! You can only get it here, folks!) is a sweet brew that tastes just like eggnog-meets-beer. It’s not your typical porter (it’s not very dark, and is a little more carbonated than most), but it was a very pleasant surprise, nonetheless. Oh, and speaking of eggnog, don’t forget that this is also the place where you can get the FIRENOG!!! Yes, that is fireball and eggnog. So get on it. Oh, and don’t forget to step inside the American Pavilion’s main building after your meal to check out the annual Gingerbread Display featuring Washington, D.C., where the Lincoln Memorial is new this year! Washington, D.C. Gingerbread Display For real?!?! Check it out! Lincoln Memorial Seasonal Southern Delights Next up: keep an eye out for this flock of flamingos to find Seasonal Southern Delights! Seasonal Southern Delights Sign Though we also thought the Hoppin’ John here was great, with the ham and cornbread crumbles lending some sweetness to the Black-eyed Pea dish, we ultimately chose the Blackened Catfish with White Cheddar Grits and Okra, Tomato and Onion Stew as the favorite. Blackened Catfish The catfish was great, and had a really nice, spicy kick that was balanced out by the grits. If you’re on more of a snack search, though, we also recommend the Chocolate Pecan Tart. Chocolate Pecan Tart Even though it’s one of the event’s smaller items, it’s still larger than most tarts sold around Disney World (PLUS: caramel drizzle!!). Feast of the Three Kings Feast of the Three Kings celebrates the traditions of Three Kings Day, and you’ll find it at the World Showcase Plaza. Feast of the Three Kings Sign Feast of the Three Kings Booth area Feast of the Three Kings Booth area Feast of the Three Kings Booth area Stop by to try the Shredded Beef Tamale with Avocado Crema and Cilantro Rice! Shredded Beef Tamale Not only did we love the texture and flavor of the tamale itself, but the avocado cream is out of this world. (OK, AJ’s not up for the cilantro rice, but the rest of the team loved it!) Shredded Beef Tamale cross-section For dessert, or as a small snack, you can also try a traditional Three Kings Cake, which is made of a bread that is mildly sweet on its own, even before the added icing. Three Kings Bread (Oh, and the Coquito here was reminiscent of eggnog, only with coconut! Worth a try, spiked or not.) Holiday Eats and Treats Holiday Eats and Treats is a “new” booth with a few returning items. (You’ll likely recognize this booth as Promenade Refreshments, which functions as Pineapple Promenade for the Flower and Garden Festival, and Desserts & Champagne for the Food and Wine Festival). Holiday Eats & Treats sign We don’t mind the lack of new items here. Not when it means the return of the Holiday Sandwich! Holiday Sandwich Though it was called the Warm Turkey Sandwich last year, it’s the same tasty helping of roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy all tucked inside a unique and delicious cranberry bread. Check out the other returning treats here. Prost! Prost! has also returned this year, and the the delicious beverages served here every year have become a tradition for us at the DFB. However, in order to match the expanded offerings around World Showcase, Prost features a new food item this year with a Sauerbraten dish. But the best of the bunch is the traditional German holiday fruitcake, Stollen. Stollen Say what you will about fruitcake ;), but it’s not a well-known tradition for nothin’, and it has its place in the holidays… especially when it tastes this good. (And, honestly, I have to say “Pass” on the Sauerbraten, which I found to be a bit dry and SUPER overwhelmed by the vinegar — is that even vinegar? it was crazy strong. — from the cabbage). And — even though they aren’t new this year — I ALWAYS have to give a shout out to the Caramel Kiss (Werther’s Drinking Caramel, which I can’t even put down…ever) and the hot-spiced Glühwein. Caramel Kiss Glühwein They’re served in hot cups this year as opposed to the clear drinking glasses from years’ past, but fortunately they still taste just as lovely. Mexico Yep, this is the same Mexico booth that has remained open beyond Spring’s Flower and Garden Festival. And while offerings have changed for the holidays, this is the one booth that has stayed true to the smaller tapas-sized dishes from the other Festivals. That said, food here is typically solid (read: good) no matter what time of year, and the Tacos de Carnitas (Crispy Pork Carnitas served with Tomatillo Relish and Corn Tortilla) is pretty great. Tacos de Carnitas Overall, though, I prefer the eats at the other kiosks for this event in particular. More Festive Treats! Now, don’t forget… even if you don’t partake of the Marketplace Booths (I’m telling you, though, you totally should!), you’ll still spot additional festive fare all around World Showcase. For instance, the beautiful Bûche de Noël (Yule Log) can be found once again at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in the France Pavilion. Buche de Noel And the neighboring L’Artisan des Glaces is serving the seasonal Gingerbread Ice Cream once again. Gingerbread Ice Cream Gingerbread ice cream I bet Pere Noel — one of the event’s Holiday Storytellers — wishes he had some right about now… Pere Noel Kabuki Cafe in Japan is serving Strawberry Shortcake and a Green Tea au Lait. Strawberry Shortcake and Green Tea au Lait sign Strawberry Shortcake and Green Tea au Lait Don’t miss your chance to learn about the Daruma dolls by the Pagoda while you’re there (I love this presentation!)! A Daruma Seller In Italy, you can try Panettone or sip a glass of Prosecco (find both at the Gelato Stand) while listening to La Befana. Prosecco and Panettone sign Panettone and Prosecco La Befana in Search of Gesu Bambino Honestly, the Pai Cha at China’s Joy of Tea was not my favorite of the new offerings this year. Pai Cha sign I was thinking, “Fried dough, what’s not to love?” Pai Cha But it was too crunchy and crumbly. It might have been better served warm and a bit more pliable. Pai Cha Still, you’ve got to see the amazing dance of the Lion in the Pavilion if you get the chance! Lion Dance In the Morocco Pavilion, you’ll spy Chocolate Honey Baklava in the bakery case inside Tangierine Cafe as part of the festivities. Chocolate Honey Baklava All truths told, though, it’s available pretty much year-round these days. Fine by me. It’s delicious! Bring your Baklava outside to munch on while learning about the “Spice of Life” that are the celebrations in Morocco! Celebrating the Spice of Life in the Morocco Pavilion But hold onto your hats, because Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in Norway is serving an AWESOME Pumpkin Cheesecake Roulade with Pumpkin Seed Brittle! Pumpkin Cheesecake Roulade sign No idea how long thing one will be around, but it’s SERIOUS!!! Creamy pumpkin cheesecake (SO amazing) all wrapped up in what really seemed like chocolate to yours truly… . Definitely worth a try! Pumpkin Cheesecake Roulade Watch out, though… it’s so good that the mischievous Julenissen may try to take yours! Julenissen Spinning His Tale He’s sneaky, that one . Tea lovers, take note: there’s a Twinings Iced Christmas Toddy waiting for you in the United Kingdom Pavilion, but you’ll need to head INSIDE The Tea Caddy shop to find it. Iced Christmas Toddy sign Iced Christmas Tea Toddy sign Twinings Christmas Tea Meanwhile, TG Lee Eggnog with Irish Whiskey (don’t mind if I do!) is available outside at the Rose & Crown Beer Stand. Rose & Crown Beer Stand Menu Speaking of sips, be on the lookout at Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks all around World Showcase for seasonal beverages with and without alcohol, like the Crazy Elf, the Gingerbread Chai ($9.49 each) and yuletide espresso drinks. Crazy Elf sign Gingerbread Chai sign Seasonal Espresso Drinks And the Craft Beer Marketplace is carrying over from the Food and Wine Festival, and will remain open on most days through December 30th. Craft Beers Marketplace Finally, we have an oldie but a goodie… Pecan Maple Bark is up for grabs once more at the Popcorn Cart in Canada. Pecan Maple Bark Pecan Maple Bark And the Holiday Voyageurs are back, too! Holiday Voyageurs Sign Canadian Holiday Voyageurs No matter where you look in Epcot — and no matter what you choose to eat! — there is no shortage of holiday fun and food to be had! I honestly think they’ve outdone themselves with some of these new offerings, and if you get the chance to attend Holidays Around the World, I think it will truly enhance your yuletide vacation! Oh, and if you’ve come this far… Be sure to visit our Holidays Around the World Page for pictures of every food item, PLUS prices and menus! Hee hee! Signing off from Epcot… Prost! Which item would you most like to try at Holidays Around the World? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! 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Each year, from mid-September through early January, everybody screams for Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland park. Since 2001, this lively seasonal overlay transforms the classic and delightfully unlivable Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square into a merry collision of Halloween and Christmas. In 1993, the animated classic “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” debuted, garnering a devoted fanbase with great affection for the film’s hero Jack Skellington — the king of Halloween Town who decides to bring the joy of Christmas to his spooky village for the very first time. The film introduced beloved characters such as heroine Sally, the flying ghost dog Zero and the green villain Oogie Boogie, and they have been delighting Disneyland park guests off the screen each season for more than 10 years. Haunted Mansion Holiday is just one of the many attractions at the Disneyland Resort that bring guests into the magic of the big screen. The 999 happy haunts residing in the stately mansion are eager to welcome their friends from Halloween Town for an extended stay each season. The attraction overlay enhances the festivities with frightful additions like creepy wreaths, kooky toys, ghostly Christmas trees and glowing jack-o-lanterns. This season, Haunted Mansion Holiday has become even more magical with the debut of a new Sally figure in the graveyard scene and the 15th season of the homemade Gingerbread House in the ballroom. What’s your favorite festivity inside Haunted Mansion Holiday? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Disney animated feature “Zootopia” came in ahead of the pack when the Annie Awards nominations were announced Monday. The film scored 11 nominations from the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, whose members were taken by the charming parable about tolerance and prejudice as played... View the full article

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The holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort holds a special place in the heart of the Disney Parks Moms Panelists. With so many festive experiences, the panelists share personal favorites to make holiday memories with their families. Jackie P.’s favorite holiday event is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, especially with the new holiday treats and beverages premiering this year. She shared her best tips for this event last week, and says “Holiday Wishes” and “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Time Parade” are not to be missed! Candlelight Processional is Ricardo S. and his family’s favorite Walt Disney World Resort holiday memory, sharing the story of Christmas as told by a celebrity narrator. His best advice for this event is to combine it with dinner using the Candlelight Dining Package to guarantee your seats. Brandy B.’s favorite holiday event also takes place at Epcot. Holidays Around the World showcases holiday traditions from across the globe, with new food kiosks available this year. Her family have even incorporated several customs they’ve learned from the Holiday Storytellers into their own holiday celebration. Some of your favorite experiences even get in the holiday spirit with festive additions, like Jingle Cruise and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. Kay B.’s favorite holiday activity is visiting all of the Walt Disney Resort Hotels to see the festive decorations, giant trees and life-sized gingerbread houses. Plus, this year don’t miss out on the all-new “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios or the fantastic activities and holiday shopping at Disney Springs, a great place to snap a family photo with Santa Claus. For more tips or to ask questions about planning your upcoming holiday Disney vacation, be sure to visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized response from our knowledgeable panel. View the full article

Move over, “Moana.” There’s a new hot ticket in town. Despite Disney’s latest animated tale scoring an estimated $81 million over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend, it was an upcoming Disney release that had the internet abuzz Monday morning. Ticket sales for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” began... View the full article

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For many guests, “it’s a small world” Holiday is a must-do during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. This year, we are celebrating the 20th season of this beloved seasonal attraction, which combines the classic “it’s a small world” with festive decorations, holiday-inspired costumes and a mix of favorite holiday songs. Here are some things you might not know about this holiday favorite! In a tribute to its 20th season, there are at least half a dozen “Hidden 20s” in “it’s a small world” Holiday this year. Decorators use 50,000 lights on the façade of “it’s a small world” Holiday, and an additional 350,000 mini-lights in the trees, hedges and animal topiaries surrounding the attraction. Thousands of additional lights decorate the nearby shops and food kiosks, bringing the total to more than 400,000 lights adding sparkle and wintry ambiance to the plaza area around “it’s a small world.” After dark, the smiling clock at the front of “it’s a small world” Holiday, decked out in a Santa hat, reveals a sparkling projection show. On every quarter hour, the brightly light façade of the attraction is transformed into an enormous clockwork mechanism with advanced 3D-projection technology presented by Siemens. The gears and springs pull back to reveal a world of holiday wonders hidden behind the whimsical clock. Among the holiday-inspired special effects inside the attraction are scents of fresh pine and peppermint in the European scenes. In the South Seas scene, hundreds of iridescent bubbles float through the air. Nearly 150 giant candles decorate the Christmas tree in the European scene. The attraction’s finale features a 14-foot snowman standing atop a 10-foot-wide snowflake. The snowman joined the attraction in 2011, bringing an extra sprinkle of holiday pixie dust with him. It takes a talented and dedicated team of nearly three dozen cast members 35 days to install the glittering façade and nearly 18 days to decorate the holiday attraction’s dazzling interior. Don’t miss “it’s a small world” Holiday, now in its 20th season at Disneyland park! View the full article

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Television host and actor, Mario Lopez, takes his family on a tour of all that Disney Cruise Line has to offer. Mario, joined by wife Courtney, daughter Gia and son Nico, along with Grandma Elaine, embark on a cruise of a lifetime onboard the Disney Dream. From a Star Wars experience for the little ones in the Oceaneer Club to a dinner just for the grownups in the fine dining restaurants Palo and Remy, check out this video of the family as they explore and plan their time onboard the ship to include both family time and adult time. View the full article

‘Tis the season for holiday parties! I love celebrating this time of year with friends or loved ones. A holiday party, such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park, is a great excuse to get dressed up in festive attire. Here are a few suggestions from Disney Parks Merchandise that will add some holiday magic to your wardrobe. Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts offer a variety of holiday apparel for adults and kids. Guests will find similar items at each destination, just with a different resort logos depending on where you are celebrating the holidays. Some of my favorite items in recent years are the fun holiday sweater t-shirts. Living in Florida, it’s the easiest way to stay “warm” during the winter. This year, guests will find tees with Pluto, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. For women, look for a variety of fashion pullovers with holiday artwork. I suggest pairing these long-sleeve shirts with colorful sequin headbands, which are a simple accessory item that can add sparkle to any outfit. Guests will also find sleepwear such as an extra-long t-shirt, lounge pants for men, or a flannel pajama set for women. Finally, I have exciting news for guests wanting to commemorate the new nighttime spectacular “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Through Dec. 31, this show comes to life on, above and around the Chinese Theater with state-of-the-art projections, special effects, fireworks and a rousing seasonal musical score. From Nov. 28 through Dec. 11, 2016, we will be offering a limited release commemorative t-shirt for adults and kids on the Disney Parks online store. This shirt will only be found online, and will not be carried in merchandise locations at Walt Disney World Resort. Please allow 3-5 weeks for delivery. To place an order starting Nov. 28, please visit DisneyStore.com/ParkEvents. Guests may find many of the other items shown in this article at select merchandise locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. You can also order products online via the Disney Parks online store or using the free Shop Disney Parks mobile app. View the full article

In the 1994 film “Aladdin,” Jasmine sneaks out of her palace in disguise and heads into a local marketplace to get a taste of freedom. Her outfit and visit to the marketplace inspired artist Ashley Taylor when creating this week’s Disney Doodle. “The Morocco Pavilion is my favorite place to shop in the World Showcase,” Ashley said. “My favorite part of this illustration was being able to draw Jasmine in her Marketplace attire!” View the full article

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The Holidays are off to a great start! We are making our lists and I know you are, too! And I bet you’re wondering, “What should I get the Disney Food Lover on my list?” We have the perfect idea: our most popular DFB e-book Bundle — deeply discounted for a VERY limited time! For Cyber Week, take 50% off of our DFB Guide + Snack Bundle! Just use promo code CYBER16 for incredible savings on our most popular DFB Bundle. The DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle includes our critically acclaimed 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining as well as our Snack Guides covering all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Whether you’re planning a trip in 2017, or you just love reading all of the details about Disney food, this is the perfect DFB Guide Bundle for you. But that’s not all. You can also scoop up these special savings on our DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle Gift Certificate! And that means one thing — getting them what they’ll love the most has never been easier or more convenient. Don’t wait! Get your DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle for 50% off TODAY using code CYBER16! As always, we thank you for all of your support of Disney Food Blog! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the entire DFB Team! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: DFB Cyber Monday Sale: DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle for $10 Off! DFB Cyber Monday Sale: DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle for 50% Off TODAY! BIGGEST Sale of the Year: 50% Off Our DFB Everything Bundle! View the full article

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Happy Sunday! We hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving with family and friends and that you’re ready to check out the latest Disney food news in our round-up! Beignet Sundae Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays opened earlier this month, featuring 14 food booths with themed menus! Check out all the menus here! Speaking of holiday food, don’t forget about Holidays Around the World at Epcot and the new food booths coming for this year! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News We have the dates for the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! We spotted a Holiday Turkey Poutine at The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs! Find Dole Whips in Disney Springs! There’s a progressive dinner, Sake & Shine, with Morimoto Asia and Homecoming Florida Kitchen on December 3. Tiana’s Riverboat Party and Ice Cream Social is coming to the Magic Kingdom. The news Epcot Festival of the Arts starts January 13! Sprinkles is now open at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District! Check out our newest YouTube video: Colossal Cinnamon Rolls at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory has reopened at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday! While the Walt Disney World Resort has decked the halls (and everything else) for Christmas, DFB friend DisneyParkSavvy found the perfect Thanksgiving Day decor! You just can’t go wrong with a Turkey Leg! Love those Turkey Legs! Earlier this year Everything Pop at Disney’s Pop Century began serving Whoopie Pies. DFB fan Joe Barrett had a chance to try the Carrot Cake Whoopie Pie recently and declared it was “more of a glorified carrot cake” but it was still good! Looks like the perfect sweet treat. Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! Deal of the Week: 20% Off the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2016 with code CANDYCANE! We’re celebrating the grand launch of the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2106! We’ve been busy updating all the latest holiday tips and brand new info you NEED to know before you head to Walt Disney World for the holiday season, including NEW events and holiday happenings, over 380 pages, 350 full-color photos, and an informative FAQ section. Save 20% off the cover price! Just use code CANDYCANE at checkout! The guide includes: Detailed descriptions and photos of every holiday event and activity happening at the parks and resorts this year — including tips on how to make the best use of your time and money when visiting! A full chapter dedicated to all “New for 2016″ events, dining options, and activities, including what’s new at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, and Epcot’s Holidays Around the World. A fully comprehensive holiday dining section with listings of holiday snacks, treats, meals, and menu items offered this year — from popcorn kiosks all the way to Signature Restaurants. NEW! Holiday cooking tips and recipes straight from Walt Disney World chefs Updated chapter on where to dine with no advance dining reservations. Updated chapter on 10 must-eat snacks this holiday season. A clickable 3-Month Schedule of Holiday Events so you can see at-a-glance what looks interesting to you. Comprehensive listings — with color photos! — of Disney Resort holiday decor and gingerbread displays Our recommendations on ways to SAVE while you’re in Disney World this holiday season. 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Don’t forget — for easy access in the parks, put the guide on your smartphone or iPad! Once again, celebrate the grand launch with us by getting 20% off the purchase price for the e-Book TODAY! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix found this very festive Mickey and Minnie Mouse Christmas Cookie Jar! Walt Disney World for Grownups shared a sweet review of Chef Art Smith’s Hamilton County Chocolate Pecan Pie. Disney Family shared warm Disney recipes for cool fall days. This Mama Cooks shared a recipe for Princess Tiana’s Beignets. Disney Parks Blog shared a Moana-inspired Bento Box tutorial! Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food Post Round-Up: November 20, 2016 Disney Food Post Round-Up: November 13, 2016 Disney Food Post Round-up: November 6, 2016 View the full article

I don’t know about you, but I can NOT get enough Dole Whip! You know about the main places to get the Disney Cult Classic Snack in the Parks. Find it at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom and Tiki Juice Bar in Disneyland. The other classic spot to enjoy this refreshing treat is Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (and now at the Coffee House in Disneyland Hotel — but more on that later!). Dole Whip! PLUS, in the past couple of years, Dole Whip — sometimes called Pineapple Soft Serve — has popped up at Epcot during the Flower and Garden Festival as well as the Food and Wine Festival. And it seems to be a mainstay on the menu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom these days, too. Find it at Tamu Tamu Refreshments. But this just in — now you can also find this pineapple-y goodness at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs! Marketplace Snacks at Disney Springs So that means you can enjoy this refreshing treat while you shop to your heart’s content. Sounds good to me! Will you be having a Pineapple Soft Serve (*cough* Dole Whip *cough*) during your next visit to Disney Springs? Leave a comment and let me know. I’ll meet you there for one! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! Dole Whip Arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom News! Dole Whip Now Available in The Lava Shack at Aulani Snacks Series: Dole Whip View the full article

Fender benders with buses, traffic snarls at the Magic Kingdom parking entrance, and overall growth are fueling transportation projects throughout Walt Disney World. The resort is making several improvements over the next few years to move vehicles more efficiently. There will be a vote next month... View the full article

Disney’s “Moana” sailed to No. 1 at the box office over the long holiday weekend, with estimated ticket sales of $81.1 million — more than enough to bump last week’s chart-topper, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” to No. 2 on the U.S. tally. Even more encouraging for Disney, though, might... View the full article

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is home to some of our favorite dining spots including the Whispering Canyon Cafe and Roaring Fork. And next summer it will be home to a new restaurant - Geyser Point Bar & Grill. Artist rendering of Geyser Point Bar & Grill ©Disney This new eatery is part of the on-going expansion at Wilderness Lodge, which also includes the addition of waterside cabins, a new pool at the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (formerly The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), and the addition of more DVC units in the main lodge. Geyser Point Bar & Grill will be located near the main feature pool at Wilderness Lodge and will offer indoor and outdoor seating for guests. There is also word that a new quick service location is opening in addition to the bar and grill. Artist rendering of view from the Boulder Ridge Villas ©Disney Geyser Point Bar & Grill and the new pool at the Boulder Ridge Villas are slated to open in the summer of 2017. Are you looking forward to the new dining experiences coming to Wilderness Lodge? Let us know in the comments. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: More Details on Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge, Opening in Animal Kingdom This Summer The Legend of Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge News! Territory Lounge Coffee Shop at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge View the full article

New on Blu-ray “Pete’s Dragon” (Disney/Buena Vista DVD/Blu-ray combo, $39.99; also available on VOD) Disney’s 1977 live-action/animation hybrid “Pete’s Dragon” is a fairly bland family film, which may be why expectations were low for this year’s CGI-heavy remake. But writer-director David Lowery... View the full article

Late this week, Disney fans enjoyed not one, but two television specials that were filmed at Disney Parks. “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” aired on ABC on November 24, and “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” aired on Disney Channel on November 25. Highlights from the “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” included performances by Boyz II Men & JoJo, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Flo Rida and more. While “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” featured performances by Disney Channel stars, China Anne McClain, Kelly Clarkson, and Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks. Want to catch a replay? Visit the ABC app now or check Disney Channel on-demand to watch the specials yourself. And don’t forget to tune-in to “The Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Celebration” on December 25, from 10 a.m.-noon. for even more Disney Parks magic. View the full article